Replace fans in P/S

[CivicSiRider]

I want to quiet down my pc if you can't tell from my HS post. I searched the forums for tips on fan replacement for power supplies but didn't come up with much. What kind of specs do I have to look at when looking for the right fan. I know they are generally 80mm, but what about other details? What kind of fans will keep it cool enough? What kind of fans will give me the right regulation? etc, etc, etc....

 

[ShinSa]

<< I want to quiet down my pc if you can't tell from my HS post. I searched the forums for tips on fan replacement for power supplies but didn't come up with much. What kind of specs do I have to look at when looking for the right fan. I know they are generally 80mm, but what about other details? What kind of fans will keep it cool enough? What kind of fans will give me the right regulation? etc, etc, etc.... >>



What kind of powersupply do you have?? usually name brand PSUs such as Antecs have good cooling design so you dont need a high speed fan as much as generic PSUs. If I were you, I'd start by doing some ressearch and find out your current fans CFM and noise level in DBA. Generally, You want higher CFM and lower DBA so start from there.

I have an enermax whisper series PSU which was designed to be quiet. It monitors system temp and adjusts fan speed automatically.

 

[Lizardman]

there are web pages that have guides on replacing your p/s fan. It doesnt matter what fan you put in there just so it is the same size. If it is quieter than you have nothing to worry about.

 

[CivicSiRider]

<< there are web pages that have guides on replacing your p/s fan. It doesnt matter what fan you put in there just so it is the same size. If it is quieter than you have nothing to worry about. >>



Is that in fact true? I've heard otherwise. It may be quieter but what if it isn't cooling down enough?

 

[ShinSa]

Most likely you PSU will then cut out, causing crashes. PSUs next to RAMs are the weakest link in the PC that causes unstability.

 

[J3anyus]

If you have a well-built PS, then you should be able to replace the fan with a pretty weak one, like a Panaflo L1A.